The 15 best movies for when you need cheering up
Bad day? These films are a guaranteed mood lift: big laughs, big hearts and at least one scene that'll make you want to dance. Press play and let them do the work.
1The School of Rock (2003)
1h 50m Β· Comedy, Family, Music Β· β 7.1
Jack Black's energy is a guaranteed mood lift.
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3Mamma Mia! (2008)
1h 48m Β· Comedy, Romance Β· β 7.0
ABBA, sunshine and dancing. Impossible to stay grumpy.
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5Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
1h 42m Β· Comedy, Drama Β· β 7.7
A chaotic family road trip with a big heart.
6Sing Street (2016)
1h 45m Β· Romance, Drama, Music Β· β 7.9
A teenage band, great songs and pure joy.
7Groundhog Day (1993)
1h 41m Β· Romance, Fantasy, Comedy Β· β 7.6
Bill Murray finding joy the slow way.
8Kung Fu Panda (2008)
1h 30m Β· Action, Animation, Comedy Β· β 7.3
Belly laughs and big-hearted kung fu.
9Back to the Future (1985)
1h 56m Β· Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi Β· β 8.3
Possibly the most fun a movie has ever been.
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13Sing (2016)
1h 48m Β· Animation, Comedy, Family Β· β 7.1
Animals belting out pop hits. Instant smiles.
14Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
2h 05m Β· Comedy, Drama, Family Β· β 7.2
Robin Williams at his warmest and funniest.
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